Photo: Missvain · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Washington Township as a whole is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Washington Township beats Indiana on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46260, 46220, 46240, 46228. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
Health varies a lot right around Washington Township
Grades next door run from Carmel (A+) to Wayne Township (C−). Washington Township is an A−. Around town ↓
Washington Township is an active town
Only 19.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. The town has 25 miles of trails across 29 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Washington Township
Washington Township runs below Indiana on COPD (6% vs 8.1%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46260, 46220, 46240, 46228, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Washington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #41 of 589 in Indiana. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 57%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Washington Township’s median household income is $77,416; among the 10,797 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Washington Township is healthier than 93% of graded towns, against 76% nationally.
At 140,572 residents, Washington Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Washington Township and the towns around it
Washington Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | A− | 35.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Pike Township | B | 37.8% | 12.9% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Lawrence Township | B | 37.7% | 13.1% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | C− | 40.4% | 14% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Indianapolis | — | — | — | — | |
| Clay Township | A+ | 31.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| Carmel | A+ | 30.8% | 9.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Wayne Township | C− | 40.9% | 14% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Indianapolis: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
25 miles of trails across 29 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs below IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Washington Township
1 hospital and 4 community health centers in Washington Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Washington Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Washington Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Washington Township does better than Indiana.
1 in 3 Washington Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Washington Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Washington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Washington Township is better than Indiana on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Washington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Washington Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%15.3–18.5 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.4–12.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.4–17.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%32.2–38.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.5–12.8 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%34.3–38.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%33.2–37.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%23–26.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.8–8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.8–14.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%10–12.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%17.8–21.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.6–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%33.8–39.4 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.9–82.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%64.3–68.9 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.8–88.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%74.6–78.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%68.4–74.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%76.1–83.9 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%22.4–26.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%30.9–36.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%20.1–24.5 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.8–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.7–10 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%24–28.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.8–13.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Washington Township
Is Washington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #41 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Washington Township?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 38.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Washington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.1%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Washington Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.